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Pistachio Cream Cookies


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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 18-20 cookies 1x

Description

These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are filled with luscious pistachio cream, making them an irresistible nutty treat! Perfect for special occasions, tea time, or simply indulging in a rich, pistachio-packed dessert.


Ingredients

Scale

(Makes ~18 Sandwich Cookies)

For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (50g) finely ground pistachios

For the Pistachio Cream Filling:

  • ½ cup (120g) pistachio butter or homemade pistachio paste
  • ¼ cup (60g) butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk (if needed for smoothness)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make the Cookie Dough:

    • In a mixing bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Add vanilla extract and salt, mixing until combined.
    • Gradually mix in flour and ground pistachios, stirring until a soft dough forms.
    • Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Shape & Bake the Cookies:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Roll out dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut out small rounds (~2 inches in diameter) using a cookie cutter.
    • Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
    • Let cool completely before adding the filling.
  3. Make the Pistachio Cream Filling:

    • In a bowl, beat together pistachio butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
    • If needed, add 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk for a creamier consistency.
  4. Assemble the Cookies:

    • Spread or pipe pistachio cream filling onto the flat side of one cookie.
    • Gently press another cookie on top to form a sandwich.
    • (Optional) Roll the edges in crushed pistachios or drizzle with melted white chocolate for extra flair.
  5. Serve & Enjoy!

    • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought pistachio butter or make your own by blending pistachios into a paste.
  • For a decadent touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over the assembled cookies.
  • Feel free to roll the edges in crushed pistachios for an added pistachio crunch!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg